Archive for January, 2010
English Grammar Rules
There was a time, way back in the murky past, when understanding English Grammar was considered to be one of the fundamentals taught at schools in the English speaking world. For some reason, this has changed over the past few decades and a more holistic approach to literacy instruction has been advocated. However, even highly intelligent students now seem to struggle when it comes to the conventions of writing in English. Clearly, there are some things that just don’t automatically happen via exposure to language and texts. There are still some basic elements of language learning, including those pesky Grammar rules, which must be actively taught.
In fact, it is somewhat misleading to refer to English Grammar rules as ‘rules’. They are not rules in the same way that we have rules of cricket, for instance. If we wanted to know about the rules of cricket, we would simply consult the official Cricket Rule Book. However, we cannot do something similar if we want to know about English Grammar rules. There is no official English Grammar Guide that contains all the laws of the language. These rules are not so much ‘rules’ as they are ‘conventions’, agreed upon quite informally over time by the majority of those who use the language.
What is Your Greatest Fear in Public Speaking?
With all the articles written on nervousness in public speaking, I thought I would approach this topic from a different perspective. Everyone gets nervous in public speaking (or should). There is a reason why it is man’s greatest fear. The question I would like to ask you is what is the one thing that concerns you the most when you are scheduled to speak?
Your answer cannot be dying while public speaking because that has never happened and I don’t think you will be the 1st one to get that title. Yes, every once in a while a performer dies on stage but that is due to old age or heart conditions and is not related to nervousness.
No matter how you answered that question, it all boils down to one thing: you don’t want to make a fool of yourself. Now, the next question is what could happen that you think would make you look foolish?
- Forgetting your material.
- Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.
- Your mind going blank.
Prep Schools – What Are the Pros and Cons?
Canadian prep schools offer high school students a unique experience. Approximately six percent of all students in Canada attend prep school. In prep school, your child will get exposure to a wide variety of programs designed to make him or her a well rounded person. Prep schools traditionally have a strong academic and athletic focus, as well as providing opportunities for cultural and leadership activities. If you are considering prep school for your child, you should carefully evaluate the pros and cons of your decision.
Private School Advantages
Academics – Private schools are sought out by parents because of their rigorous academic programs. Statistically speaking, more students from prep schools attend college and earn high marks on their college entrance exams than those from private school. There are a wide range of choices including International and French Baccalaureates, Advanced Placement and British O and A levels. There are traditional British style prep schools, Christian schools, Montessori schools and Waldorf schools, as well as liberal education schools with specific educational philosophies.
5 Golden Rules For Writing the Best Headlines
When writing copy of any kind, the most important thing for the writer to do is write amazing, attention grabbing headlines. This is the first thing your reader will see. If you bore them, they WILL go away! As a network marketer, that is NOT what’s going to let you bring home the bacon.
In the interest of helping my fellow marketers become better headline writers, I’m going to share with you what I’ve found to be the five most essential elements to writing powerful, effective headlines. Or what I consider the “Golden Rules.”
So, in no particular order, let’s begin.
#1 Golden Rule To Write The Best Headlines: Make you headlines conversational.
By making them conversational, they will be more engaging for the reader. This should be the goal of all of your copy writing, but especially your headlines. By writing how people talk, you will have them instantly engaged.
#2 Golden Rule To Write The Best Headlines: Enter the conversation already going on in the reader’s thoughts.